Should you visit Flagstaff or Colorado Springs?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Flagstaff and Colorado Springs can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Flagstaff
Located in northern Arizona near the San Francisco Peaks mountain range, Flagstaff is a small city surrounded by natural beauty. The city's proximity to a number of popular tourist sights, including Grand Canyon National Park, Oak Creek Canyon, the Arizona Snowbowl, Meteor Crater, and Historic Route 66, make it a common destination for tourists. It lies at an elevation of almost 7,000 feet with nearby areas climbing higher. In large part because of its altitude, the city has a cooler climate than the southern part of Arizona, which is famous for its low lying desert.
Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is the second largest city in the state of Colorado. It is located in the northeastern tip of the south central region of the state and is in a beautiful area surrounded by mountains and alpine trees. It is also referred to as "America's Olympic City" because it is the location of the United States Olympic Training Center.
Which city is cheaper, Colorado Springs or Flagstaff?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Flagstaff is $60, while the average daily cost in Colorado Springs is $104. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Flagstaff and Colorado Springs in more detail.
Accommodation
The average price for accommodation for two people in Flagstaff is $66. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Colorado Springs's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $108. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is $54.
Food
Flagstaff food costs typically run travelers around $20 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
Food in Colorado Springs costs travelers about $21 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Flagstaff $20
Colorado Springs $21
Typical Food prices in Colorado Springs
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Colorado Springs:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Colorado Springs
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Colorado Springs.
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Colorado Springs:
$77
Local Transportation
The cost of a taxi ride in Colorado Springs is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $4.03 per person, per day, on local transportation in Colorado Springs.
Entertainment
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $29 per person, per day in Flagstaff. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Entertainment and activities in Colorado Springs typically cost an average of $104 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Tours and Activities in Flagstaff
Here are a few actual costs in Flagstaff for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Self-Guided Downtown Flagstaff Walking Tour:
$20
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Self-Guided Flagstaff Driving Tour - History, Geology, Fun!:
$20
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Small-Group Haunted City Tour:
$30
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Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course-Kids Course:
$30
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Haunted Downtown Flagstaff Tour by Segway Bike or Walking:
$31
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Fun Flagstaff History Segway, Bike or Walking Tour:
$31
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Dark Skies Astrophotography Tour:
$50
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Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course-Adult Course:
$61
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Flagstaff Adventure Zipline Course:
$61
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Flagstaff Segway Tour:
$89
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Grand Canyon Classic Sightseeing Tour Departing Flagstaff:
$154
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Grand Falls Hidden Experience Tour:
$160
Tours and Activities in Colorado Springs
Here are a few actual costs in Colorado Springs for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Broadmoor History Segway Tour:
$69
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Segway Tour of Cheyenne Cañon Art, History and Nature:
$69
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Foothills & Garden of the Gods: Jeep Tour:
$88
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Segway Tour: Garden of the Gods: Juniper Loop:
$92
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2 Hour Segway Tour in Cheyenne Cañon and Broadmoor Area:
$99
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Lovell Gulch Hike with Experienced Guide:
$99
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Scenic Bike Tour Of Colorado Springs:
$99
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Jeep Tour - Foothills & Garden of the Gods:
$107
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Garden of the Gods Segway Tour through Juniper Loop:
$118
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Woods Course Zipline Tour in Seven Falls:
$131
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Fins Course Scenic Zipline Tour:
$164
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Old West High Country 4X4 Jeep Tour:
$180
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Flagstaff may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $40 per day on alcoholic beverages.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Flagstaff and Colorado Springs, we can see that Colorado Springs is more expensive. And not only is Flagstaff much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Flagstaff would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Flagstaff and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Colorado Springs would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Colorado Springs than you might in Flagstaff.
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